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Deteksi Jumlah Bakteri Total Dan Koliform Pada Lumpur Hasil Ikutan Pembentukan Gasbio Dari Feses Sapi Perah (Detection Total Bacteria Amount And Coliform In Sludge Biogas From Dairy Cattle Feces), Yuli Astuti Hidayati, Ellin Harlia, Eulis Tanti Marlina Jan 2026

Deteksi Jumlah Bakteri Total Dan Koliform Pada Lumpur Hasil Ikutan Pembentukan Gasbio Dari Feses Sapi Perah (Detection Total Bacteria Amount And Coliform In Sludge Biogas From Dairy Cattle Feces), Yuli Astuti Hidayati, Ellin Harlia, Eulis Tanti Marlina

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di laboratorium Mikrobiologi dan Pengolahan Limbah Fakultas Peternakan universitas padjadjaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui jumlah total bakteri dan koliform pada lumpur hasil ikutan pembentukan gasbio dari feses sapi perah. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode eksplorasi pada peternak sapi perah yang membuat instalasi gasbio di desa Haurngombong, Kecamatan Pamulihan-Sumedang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jumlah bakteri total adalah 41,82 x 1012 cfu/ml lumpur, sedangkan jumlah 8,23 MPN/ml lumpur. Kata kunci : bakteri total, koliform, lumpur, gasbio, feses sapi perah.


Peran Usaha Perbibitan Dalam Pengembangan Ternak Sapi Perah Di Indonesia (The Role Of Breeding Farm On Dairy Cattle Development In Indonesia), Achmad Firman, Sri Bandiati Komar Prajoga Jan 2026

Peran Usaha Perbibitan Dalam Pengembangan Ternak Sapi Perah Di Indonesia (The Role Of Breeding Farm On Dairy Cattle Development In Indonesia), Achmad Firman, Sri Bandiati Komar Prajoga

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Usaha perbibitan pada peternakan sapi perah memegang peranan penting dalam penyediaan stock bibit sapi perah. Dalam kerangka budidaya sapi perah, perbibitan atau breeding merupakan bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari siklus feeding, breeding, dan management. Ke tiga faktor tersebut sangat penting dalam usahaternak sapi perah. Tujuan dari kajian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauhmana peran perbibitan dan program-program perbibitan dalam penyediaan ternak pengganti, dan untuk mengetahui berapa besar investasi yang diperlukan dalam usaha perbibitan sapi perah. Metode yang dilakukan pada kajian ini adalah kajian pustaka yang dititikberatkan pada usaha perbibitan sapi perah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan hasil mapping terhadap peran pelaku …


Pengaruh Penggunaan Asam Sulfat (H2so4) Dan Asam Formiat (Hcooh) Pada Proses Pikel Terhadap Kualitas Kulit Jadi (Leather) Domba Garut (The Effect Of Sulfuric Acid (H2so4) And Formic Acid (Hcooh) In Pickle Process On Garut Sheep Leather Quality), Jajang Gumilar, Wendry Setiyadi Putranto, Eka Wulandari Jan 2026

Pengaruh Penggunaan Asam Sulfat (H2so4) Dan Asam Formiat (Hcooh) Pada Proses Pikel Terhadap Kualitas Kulit Jadi (Leather) Domba Garut (The Effect Of Sulfuric Acid (H2so4) And Formic Acid (Hcooh) In Pickle Process On Garut Sheep Leather Quality), Jajang Gumilar, Wendry Setiyadi Putranto, Eka Wulandari

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan berbagai tingkat asam sulfat (H2So4) dan asam formiat (HCOOH) pada proses pikel  terhadap kualitas kulit jadi (leather) Domba Garut. Kualitas Kulit jadi didasarkan pada kadar keasaman (pH), kadar krom (Cr2O3), dan kadar air (H2O). Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimen menggunakan pola faktorial dengan rancangan dasar rancangan acak lengkap, menggunakan 48 lembar kulit Domba Garut jantan ukuran 90. Kulit-kulit tersebut dibagi kedalam 16 kelompok. Tiap-tiap kelompok diberikan perlakuan penggunaan asam sulfat dan asam formiat. Masing-masing kelompok diulang sebanyak 3 kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan berbagai tingkat asam sulfat (H2So4) dan asam …


Pengaruh Suplemen Zn-Proteinat, Cu-Proteinat Dan Kompleks Ca-Minyak Ikan Dalam Ransum Berbasis Pucuk Tebu Amoniasi Terhadap Performans Domba Jantan Persilangan Priangan X Barbados, U. Hidayat Tanuwiria, Budi Ayuningsih Jan 2026

Pengaruh Suplemen Zn-Proteinat, Cu-Proteinat Dan Kompleks Ca-Minyak Ikan Dalam Ransum Berbasis Pucuk Tebu Amoniasi Terhadap Performans Domba Jantan Persilangan Priangan X Barbados, U. Hidayat Tanuwiria, Budi Ayuningsih

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini bertujuan mempelajari pengaruh suplemen Zn-Proteinat, Cu-Proteinat dan Ca-Minyak dalam ransum berbasis pucuk tebu diamoniasi terhadap pertumbuhan dan efisiensi ransum pada domba jantan persilangan Priangan x Barbados. Percobaan dilakukan terhadap 5 ekor domba jantan yang sedang tumbuh dengan menggunakan rancangan Bujur Sangkar Latin (BSL) 5x5,  lima macam ransum yaitu R1 = campuran 50% pucuk tebu amoniasi + 50% konsentrat, R2 = R1 + 2% Zn-proteinat, R3 = R1 + 2% Cu-proteinat, R4 = R2 + 2% Cu-proteinat, dan R5 = R4 + Ca-minyak ikan. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa pemberian Zn-proteinat, Cu-proteinat dan komplek  Ca-minyak tidak mempengaruhi konsumsi ransum, …


Potensi Pakan Serat Dan Daya Dukungnya Terhadap Populasi Ternak Ruminansia Di Wilayah Kabupaten Garut, U. Hidayat Tanuwiria, A. Yulianti, A. Mushawwir Jan 2026

Potensi Pakan Serat Dan Daya Dukungnya Terhadap Populasi Ternak Ruminansia Di Wilayah Kabupaten Garut, U. Hidayat Tanuwiria, A. Yulianti, A. Mushawwir

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari potensi pakan asal limbah tanaman pangan dan daya dukungnya terhadap populasi ternak ruminansia di wilayah kabupaten Garut. Penelitian dilakukan dengan cara survey dan pengumpulan data sekunder.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Potensi pakan asal rumput alam dan jerami asal limbah tanaman pangan di seluruh wilayah kabupaten Garut adalah 414.211,1 ton bahan kering (BK) yang terdiri atas 151.395,6 ton BK asal rumput dan 262.815,5 ton BK asal limbah tanaman pangan. Daya dukung pakan terhadap populasi ternak adalah 124.706 satuan ternak (ST), yang terdiri atas 45.580,5 ST ternak ruminansia kecil dan 79.125,5 ST ternak ruminansia besar.

Kata Kunci …


Potensi Pakan Asal Limbah Tanaman Pangan Dan Daya Dukungnya Terhadap Populasi Ternak Ruminansia Di Wilayah Sumedang (Agriculture By Product As Potential Feed And Its Carrying Capacity In Sumedang), U. Hidayat Tanuwiria, N. Mayasari, A. Yulianti Jan 2026

Potensi Pakan Asal Limbah Tanaman Pangan Dan Daya Dukungnya Terhadap Populasi Ternak Ruminansia Di Wilayah Sumedang (Agriculture By Product As Potential Feed And Its Carrying Capacity In Sumedang), U. Hidayat Tanuwiria, N. Mayasari, A. Yulianti

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari potensi pakan asal limbah tanaman pangan dan daya dukungnya terhadap populasi ternak ruminansia di wilayah kabupaten Sumedang. Penelitian dilakukan dengan cara survey dan pengumpulan data sekunder.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Potensi pakan asal rumput alam dan jerami asal limbah tanaman pangan di seluruh wilayah kabupaten Sumedang adalah 284.784,72 ton bahan kering (BK) yang terdiri atas 86.937,65 ton BK asal rumput dan 197.847,07 ton BK asal limbah tanaman pangan. Daya dukung pakan terhadap populasi ternak adalah 85.739,79 satuan ternak (ST), yang terdiri atas 26.174,21 ST ternak ruminansia kecil dan 59.565,58 ST ternak ruminansia besar. Potensi protein …


Pemanfaatan Gelatin Tepung Sagu (Metroxylon Sago) Sebagai Bahan Pakan Ternak Ruminansia (Utilization Of Sago (Metroxylon Sago) Gelatin As Feed Ruminant), Harry Triely Uhi Jan 2026

Pemanfaatan Gelatin Tepung Sagu (Metroxylon Sago) Sebagai Bahan Pakan Ternak Ruminansia (Utilization Of Sago (Metroxylon Sago) Gelatin As Feed Ruminant), Harry Triely Uhi

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Telah dilakukan penelitian pemanfaatan gelatin sagu sebagai bahan pakan ternak ruminansia. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui suhu, waktu dan ratio volume air yang tepat selama pemanasan sampai terbentuknya gelatinisasi. Justifikasi terjadinya proses gelatinisasi didasarkan atas rusaknya bentuk granula yang dilihat dengan  mikroskop elektron dan mikroskop polarisasi. Perlakuan yang digunakan R1 (Tepung sagu 100 gram + suhu   80 0C); R2 (Tepung sagu 100 gram + suhu   85 0C); R3 (Tepung sagu 100 gram + suhu   90 0C); R4 (Tepung sagu 100 gram + suhu   95 0C); dan R5 (Tepung sagu 100 gram + suhu 100 0C). Parameter …


Pengaruh Tepung Cangkang Rajungan (Portunus Pelagicus) Sebagai Sumber Kitin Dalam Ransum Terhadap Kandungan Lemak Feses Dan Efisiensi Pakan Tikus Putih (Rattus Norvegiccus) Strain Wistar (The Effect Of Crabs Shells (Portunus Pelagicus) As A Source Of Chi, Muhamad Fatah Wiyatna, Irba U. Warsono, Aminuddin Parakkasi Jan 2026

Pengaruh Tepung Cangkang Rajungan (Portunus Pelagicus) Sebagai Sumber Kitin Dalam Ransum Terhadap Kandungan Lemak Feses Dan Efisiensi Pakan Tikus Putih (Rattus Norvegiccus) Strain Wistar (The Effect Of Crabs Shells (Portunus Pelagicus) As A Source Of Chi, Muhamad Fatah Wiyatna, Irba U. Warsono, Aminuddin Parakkasi

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Cangkang rajungan mengandung kitin yang persentasenya paling besar berupa polisakarida. Kitin dan derivat-derivatnya telah banyak digunakan dalam berbagai keperluan terutama untuk kesehatan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian tepung rajungan sebagai sumber kitin terhadap efisiensi pakan dan kandungan lemak feces tikus putih Rattus norvegicus) strain Wistar. Penelitian menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap pola faktorial 2x5 dengan tiga kali ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah jenis kelamin dan kedua level tepung rajungan yaitu 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. Hasilnya penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada interaksi antara jenis kelamin dengan kandungan teung rajungan dalam ransum. Kandungan lemak dalam feces tertinggi diperoleh …


Pengaruh Lama Penyimpanan Semen Cair Ayam Buras Pada Suhu 5 0c Terhadap Periode Fertil Dan Fertilitas Sperma (The Storage Time Effect Of The Local Chicken Chilled Semen At 5 0c On Fertility And Fertile Period Of Sperm), Nurcholidah Solihati, Ruhijat Idi, Rangga Setiawan, I.Y. Asmara Jan 2026

Pengaruh Lama Penyimpanan Semen Cair Ayam Buras Pada Suhu 5 0c Terhadap Periode Fertil Dan Fertilitas Sperma (The Storage Time Effect Of The Local Chicken Chilled Semen At 5 0c On Fertility And Fertile Period Of Sperm), Nurcholidah Solihati, Ruhijat Idi, Rangga Setiawan, I.Y. Asmara

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui sejauh mana pengaruh lama penyimpanan semen cair ayam buras pada suhu 50C terhadap periode fertil dan fertilitas sperma.  Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 3 perlakuan dan setiap perlakuan diulang 6 kali.  Lama penyimpanan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penyimpanan 1 jam (0 hari), 24 jam (1 hari) dan 48 jam (2 hari).  Peubah yang diukur adalah periode fertil dan fertilitas sperma. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan analisis sidik ragam, dan untuk mengetahui perbedaan antar perlakuan diuji dengan menggunakan uji jarak berganda Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa lama penyimpanan semen …


Genetic Determinants Associated With Persistence Of Listeria Species And Background Microflora From A Dairy Processing Environment, Vaishali Poswal, Sanjeev Anand, Jose L. Gonzalez-Hernandez, Brian Kraus Jan 2026

Genetic Determinants Associated With Persistence Of Listeria Species And Background Microflora From A Dairy Processing Environment, Vaishali Poswal, Sanjeev Anand, Jose L. Gonzalez-Hernandez, Brian Kraus

Dairy Science and Food Science Faculty Publications: 2022 to Present

Listeria monocytogenes is a persistent foodborne pathogen capable of surviving in food processing environments, often in association with diverse environmental microflora. This study examines genomic determinants of persistence, specifically stress adaptation and biofilm-associated traits, in environmental Listeria species and other environmental microflora from a dairy processing facility by analyzing whole-genome sequences of 6 environmental Listeria isolates, 4 ATCC reference strains, and 22 air and floor swab cultures, annotated using the RAST platform. Subsystem analysis revealed that Listeria isolates carried a defined set of genes linked to biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance, and stress response, though in lower abundance than environmental cultures. …


Are Midwest Region Extension Professionals Prepared To Answer Food Safety Questions About Various Meat Products?, Esther Vanoverbeke, Byron D. Chaves Jan 2026

Are Midwest Region Extension Professionals Prepared To Answer Food Safety Questions About Various Meat Products?, Esther Vanoverbeke, Byron D. Chaves

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

Forty-eight million consumers in the U.S. get a foodborne illness each year; 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Approximately one-third of those illnesses are related to animal-based foods, including meat. With meat-like alternatives being more readily available, it is critical to ensure these foods are handled appropriately to reduce foodborne illnesses. This project evaluated the food safety knowledge of extension professionals related to plant-based products and meat alternatives. A survey was distributed via the North Central Region Extension Center to Extension professionals (N=52). Most respondents, 58%, neither agreed or disagreed that plant-based meats/meat alternatives are microbiologically riskier …


2026 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report Jan 2026

2026 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

The 2026 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report brings together applied research, emerging technologies, and management insights that directly address the evolving challenges and opportunities facing today’s beef industry. This year’s collection includes 36 articles that span the full beef production system, from cow/calf and forage management to feedlot nutrition, animal health, behavior, meat quality, and sustainability, providing science-based guidance grounded in real-world production contexts.

Cow/Calf Nutrition, Reproduction, and Management

This section highlights management strategies that influence reproductive success and long-term herd performance. Articles focus on late-gestation heifer nutrition and practical applications of artificial insemination to support efficient, productive cow/calf systems.

Forage, …


Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Modulates Gut Microbiota And Lipid Metabolism To Reduce Diarrhea In Low-Birth-Weight Neonatal Calves, Zhanhe Zhang, Duo You, Donglin Wu, Xintong Li, Yang Jia, David L. Harmon, Ming Xu Jan 2026

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Modulates Gut Microbiota And Lipid Metabolism To Reduce Diarrhea In Low-Birth-Weight Neonatal Calves, Zhanhe Zhang, Duo You, Donglin Wu, Xintong Li, Yang Jia, David L. Harmon, Ming Xu

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

This study aimed to elucidate the mechanism by which colonic fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) improves lipid metabolism in low-birth-weight neonatal calves via modulation of the gut microbial ecosystem. In a completely randomized design, seventy newborn Holstein calves (1 day old, 32.63 ± 3.13 kg BW) were assigned to two groups (35 calves/treatment; 30 females and 5 males per group). A healthy calf was used as a fecal donor. A 10% fecal bacterial suspension was prepared and administered colonically (50 mL, twice daily for 5 days). All calves were fed the same milk replacer and weaned using a step-down protocol at …


Growing South Dakota (Winter 2026), College Of Agriculture, Food And Environmental Sciences Jan 2026

Growing South Dakota (Winter 2026), College Of Agriculture, Food And Environmental Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists: South Dakota rangelands take center stage
[Page] 4 The professor and the soil
[Page] 8 Range ready: Helping students bridge the gap between conservation and agriculture
[Page] 9 Resilient rangelands: Native Plant Initiative’s role in reviving South Dakota’s prairies
[Page] 10 Jackrabbits lead the charge in bison research and education
[Page] 12 Agricultural and biosystems engineering celebrates century of education
[Page] 16 SDSU Quarter Scale Tractor Club: An impact beyond awards
[Page] 18 Building a legacy of opportunity: Karen D. Stuck Endowment strengthens agricultural communication program at South Dakota State University
[Page] …


Application Of High-Pressure Processing Lightens The Color Of Cow Tenderloins, Kara A. Reynolds, Leila G. Venzor, Ashley A. Hahn, Grace C. Johnson, Jordan C. Wicks, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Ranjith Ramanathan, Gary A. Sullivan Jan 2026

Application Of High-Pressure Processing Lightens The Color Of Cow Tenderloins, Kara A. Reynolds, Leila G. Venzor, Ashley A. Hahn, Grace C. Johnson, Jordan C. Wicks, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Ranjith Ramanathan, Gary A. Sullivan

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

This study evaluated the impact of high-pressure processing (HPP) on color, oxidative stability, and tenderness of tenderloins (psoas major) from cull cows to determine if HPP could enhance their marketability. Forty cull cow tenderloins were treated at two different HPP pressures and two different holding times, then assessed for instrumental and visual color, lipid oxidation, and Warner-Bratzler shear force during a 7-day stimulated shelf period. HPP increased initial lightness, especially at the highest pressure and longest holding time and improved redness initially. However, redness declined, and discoloration increased over the 7-day period, particularly after processing at higher …


Using High-Pressure Processing To Improve Dark-Cutting Beef Color In Tenderloins, Ashley A. Hahn, Leila G. Venzor, Shelley A. Curry, Grace C. Johnson, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Ranjith Ramanathan, Gary A. Sullivan, Jordan C. Wicks Jan 2026

Using High-Pressure Processing To Improve Dark-Cutting Beef Color In Tenderloins, Ashley A. Hahn, Leila G. Venzor, Shelley A. Curry, Grace C. Johnson, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Ranjith Ramanathan, Gary A. Sullivan, Jordan C. Wicks

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

Dark-cutting beef is a quality defect that negatively impacts consumer appeal and affects the carcass value for both producers and meat processors. These economic losses stem from poor visual appearance and reduced consumer appeal in the retail setting. Notably, different muscles within a carcass exhibit varying degrees of color stability which can influence how dark-cutting manifests across cuts. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of high-pressure processing (HPP) on dark-cutting color-labile muscle. Dark-cutting and normal tenderloins were collected and portioned into two equal sections. Dark-cutting tenderloins were assigned one of 3 treatments: No HPP, 300 …


Defining The Parameters Of High-Pressure Processing To Improve The Quality Of Dark-Cutting Beef, Ashley A. Hahn, Leila G. Venzor, Shelley A. Curry, Grace C. Johnson, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Ranjith Ramanathan, Jordan C. Wicks, Gary A. Sullivan Jan 2026

Defining The Parameters Of High-Pressure Processing To Improve The Quality Of Dark-Cutting Beef, Ashley A. Hahn, Leila G. Venzor, Shelley A. Curry, Grace C. Johnson, Mary-Grace C. Danao, Ranjith Ramanathan, Jordan C. Wicks, Gary A. Sullivan

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

Dark-cutting beef is a result of preharvest stress and devalues the resulting carcass. High-pressure processing (HPP) has been recently identified as a potential strategy to improve the undesirable appearance of dark-cutting beef. Dark-cutting beef strip loins were collected from a local processing facility, sectioned, and assigned an HPP pressure (300 or 450 MPa) and holding time (0, 1, 30, 60, or 90 s). Overall, HPP increased the lightness and redness of dark-cutting beef, particularly the longer the pressure was held at both pressure levels. Additionally, negative effects such as increased meat discoloration, decreased tenderness, and increased rancidity …


Association Of Serotonin And Ergot Alkaloids On Tissue Partitioning And Contractile Response Of Bovine Blood Vessels, Eriton E. L. Valente, David L. Harmon, John May, Huihua Ji, Ronald J. Trotta, James L. Klotz Jan 2026

Association Of Serotonin And Ergot Alkaloids On Tissue Partitioning And Contractile Response Of Bovine Blood Vessels, Eriton E. L. Valente, David L. Harmon, John May, Huihua Ji, Ronald J. Trotta, James L. Klotz

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Ergot alkaloids can bind serotonin (5-HT) receptors interfering with many physiological functions. However, the mechanism has not been completely established. The objective was to evaluate whether the association of 5-HT and the ergot alkaloid, ergovaline, in a 24-h pre-incubation can affect vascular tissue partitioning and contractile responses. Cross-sections of saphenous veins from five steers were used. In the tissue partitioning experiment, the treatments were the combination of three levels of ergovaline (2.01 × 10−8 M, 2.01 × 10−7 M and 2.01 × 10−6 M) with three levels of 5-HT and a control (5 × 10−8 M, …


Effect Of Substrate Dispersion Method And Particle Size On In Vitro Digestibility, Gas Production Kinetics And Composition, And Fermentation Characteristics In Different Feed Types, Luiz C. O. Sousa, Ellem M. A. Matos, Ronald J. Trotta, Edenio Detmann, David L. Harmon Jan 2026

Effect Of Substrate Dispersion Method And Particle Size On In Vitro Digestibility, Gas Production Kinetics And Composition, And Fermentation Characteristics In Different Feed Types, Luiz C. O. Sousa, Ellem M. A. Matos, Ronald J. Trotta, Edenio Detmann, David L. Harmon

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Our objective was to evaluate the influence of substrate dispersion method and particle size on in vitro digestibility, gas production kinetics and composition, and fermentation characteristics of different feed types. Alfalfa hay, tall fescue hay, ground corn, soybean meal, and a total mixed ration (TMR) were used as substrates. Treatments were designed according to a 2 × 2 × 5 factorial arrangement: two substrate dispersion methods (loose substrate and in filter bags), two particle sizes (1 mm and 2 mm), and five feeds. Filter bags decreased (P ≤ 0.001) digestibility and gas production compared with loose samples. Filter bags decreased …


Developing A Tool To Measure Resistance To Sustainable Food Choices: A Pilot Study In Ireland And The Netherlands, Kate Flanagan, Bart Sinteur, Patricia J. Bulsing, John M. Kearney Dec 2025

Developing A Tool To Measure Resistance To Sustainable Food Choices: A Pilot Study In Ireland And The Netherlands, Kate Flanagan, Bart Sinteur, Patricia J. Bulsing, John M. Kearney

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

Consumer uptake of a sustainable diet is critical for addressing environmental challenges and promoting public health. Understanding why consumers resist adopting sustainable eating habits can inform targeted interventions and policies. This pilot study examines whether a newly developed scale can effectively detect consumer resistance to a sustainable diet. Currently, there is a lack of research on a tool to measure consumer resistance to a sustainable diet, highlighting the need for a reliable instrument.

The aim of this study is to develop a scale, based on existing literature, to measure consumer resistance to a sustainable diet. Additionally, the study aims to …


Editorial-Sure Journal Volume 7, Issue 2, Geraldine M. Dowling, Eva Campion, Sinead Loughran, Ariane Perez-Gavilan, Josephine Treacy Dec 2025

Editorial-Sure Journal Volume 7, Issue 2, Geraldine M. Dowling, Eva Campion, Sinead Loughran, Ariane Perez-Gavilan, Josephine Treacy

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

No abstract provided.


Dietary Supplementation In Lambs: Evaluating The Effects Of Depth Charge On Meat Composition, Alianna Koesel Dec 2025

Dietary Supplementation In Lambs: Evaluating The Effects Of Depth Charge On Meat Composition, Alianna Koesel

Student Scholar Symposium

Often, animals destined for consumption are fed supplements to help speed up or slow down their growth rate, enhance aesthetics, or standardize the product. Herein, we examined the supplement Depth Charge and its effects on the fat and protein content in lambs of the same age and lineage. Depth Charge increases fiber consumption to add spring of rib or an outward rib cage curvature to an animal's appearance while restricting feed consumption. Since the supplement targets the rib-loin area, we chose to analyze loin chop, loin roast, and hamburger cuts from each lamb and conducted experiments to determine how each …


Investigating The Role Of Mitochondria In Postmortem Metabolism And Shelf Stability Of Fresh Meat, Sulaiman K. Matarneh, Kara J. Thornton-Kurth, Stephan Van Vliet Dec 2025

Investigating The Role Of Mitochondria In Postmortem Metabolism And Shelf Stability Of Fresh Meat, Sulaiman K. Matarneh, Kara J. Thornton-Kurth, Stephan Van Vliet

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.


Preserve The Harvest: Canning Goat Meat At Home, Callie Adams, Andrea Schmutz Nov 2025

Preserve The Harvest: Canning Goat Meat At Home, Callie Adams, Andrea Schmutz

All Current Publications

Due to its lean composition and nutritional profile similar to those of other tested meats, goat is well-suited for pressure canning. Follow USDA and Utah State University (USU) Extension altitude guidelines. This fact sheet provides guidelines for selecting high-quality meat, using proper equipment, and adhering to tested methods. Home canners can safely preserve goat meat and enjoy its benefits year-round.


Fish-Spec: Fast Identification System For Handheld Spectroscopy And Species Classification, Mitchell Sueker, Nicholas Mackinnon, Gregory Bearman, Amanda Tabb, Diane Kim, Rosalee S. Hellberg, Alireza Akhbardeh, Hamid Reza Marateb, Jianwei Qin, Moon Kim, Fartash Vasefi, Hossein Kashani Zadeh Nov 2025

Fish-Spec: Fast Identification System For Handheld Spectroscopy And Species Classification, Mitchell Sueker, Nicholas Mackinnon, Gregory Bearman, Amanda Tabb, Diane Kim, Rosalee S. Hellberg, Alireza Akhbardeh, Hamid Reza Marateb, Jianwei Qin, Moon Kim, Fartash Vasefi, Hossein Kashani Zadeh

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Accurate fish species identification is critical to prevent mislabeling and fraud in the seafood industry. We present a handheld multi-mode point spectroscopy system that combines fluorescence (365 and 395 nm excitation) and reflectance measurements in the visible to near-infrared (∼350–900 nm) and short-wave infrared (∼900–1700 nm) regions for rapid, non-destructive classification of fish fillets. Tissue spectra were acquired at 25 positions on 68 fillets from 11 species, in both frozen and thawed states. Feature-level fusion across all four modes enabled higher classification accuracy than any single mode alone. A global machine-learning model classified all species with 85 ± 2.8 %, …


Losing Focus In The Age Of Tik Tok: Clinical Evidence For Policy Action On Social Media Use, Megan Conefrey, Robert Griffin Nov 2025

Losing Focus In The Age Of Tik Tok: Clinical Evidence For Policy Action On Social Media Use, Megan Conefrey, Robert Griffin

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

No abstract provided.


Tracking Livestock Heart Rate & Location Using Long-Range Radio Networks. An Immediate Solution For Farms Without Reliable Wi-Fi, Dermott Harkin, Martin Bradley Nov 2025

Tracking Livestock Heart Rate & Location Using Long-Range Radio Networks. An Immediate Solution For Farms Without Reliable Wi-Fi, Dermott Harkin, Martin Bradley

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

No abstract provided.


Voices Matter: Tackling Accentism In Ireland. A Study Addressing Accent-Based Discrimination Awareness In Education, Sadhbh Reddington, Victoria Graham, Holly Jordan, Mairead Moriarty Nov 2025

Voices Matter: Tackling Accentism In Ireland. A Study Addressing Accent-Based Discrimination Awareness In Education, Sadhbh Reddington, Victoria Graham, Holly Jordan, Mairead Moriarty

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

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Income Inequality And Attitudes Towards Immigrants – How Increased Inequality Drives Division, Niamh Anderson, Vincent O'Sullivan Nov 2025

Income Inequality And Attitudes Towards Immigrants – How Increased Inequality Drives Division, Niamh Anderson, Vincent O'Sullivan

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

No abstract provided.


Supporting Single Parents: How Loneliness And Self-Stigma Can Impact Single Parents And Their Quality Of Life, Alana Powell, David Mothersill Nov 2025

Supporting Single Parents: How Loneliness And Self-Stigma Can Impact Single Parents And Their Quality Of Life, Alana Powell, David Mothersill

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

No abstract provided.